Aqua Spark
Impact investorUtrecht · Seed–Late Stage · 21 people tracked
Also known as AQUA-SPARK MANAGEMENT B.V.
Investment thesis
Aqua-Spark invests in companies that contribute to a sustainable, commercial aquaculture industry, aiming to build a more sustainable global aquaculture food system. Backed by a community of over 300 investors from more than 25 countries, the firm works closely with its portfolio companies, investors, and industry partners to pursue maximum impact. Its team combines expertise across finance, aquaculture, media, startups, retail, impact investing, and the NGO sector.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 21 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTechnology solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of fish (Scotland).
High-tech fish behavior analysis for open cage farming (Norway).
Produces microbial single cell protein as a replacement for fishmeal (United States).
Aquaculture farm in Mozambique using fish behavior and geography to improve welfare and efficiency.
Uses bioethanol side streams to grow a fungi-based protein concentrate as a soy alternative (Finland).
Sustainable aquaculture with an innovative cage system optimizing welfare and production (Brazil).
Aquaculture accelerator that has graduated over 40 startups (Ireland).
Transforms salmon off-cuts into high-value health products (Norway).
Sea cucumber farming with smallholders in Madagascar.
Uses micro algae to produce natural astaxanthin for salmonids and shrimp (United States).
Established African tilapia producer in sub-Saharan Africa.
Land-based, geothermal-powered Arctic Char farm (Iceland).
Portuguese clam producer using science and selective breeding (Portugal).
Bacteriophage solution reducing antibiotic use in aquaculture (Poland).
Turns food waste into high quality insect protein for animal feed (Netherlands).
Extracts nutrients from wastewater to produce high value algae products (Sweden).
Cultivates and harvests seaweed at scale, engineering innovative byproducts (India).
Supports Vietnamese shrimp farmers with hardware and a mobile app (Vietnam).
Development and production platform for cultivated seafood (Singapore).
Produces fish fillets using sustainable cell-cultivation (Israel).
Uses AI and computer vision to track shrimp growth and provide farmers insights (Canada).
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Aqua Spark invest at?
- Aqua Spark invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Aqua Spark focus on?
- Aqua Spark focuses on AgTech, Climate Tech, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Aqua Spark located?
- Aqua Spark is headquartered in Utrecht, NL.
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